The Education Department has many Educational programs that are offered to all of our Tribal Members.
Higher Education
Offers financial assistance to eligible Tribal Members who are seeking a higher education and who have been accepted into a Community College or University.
Assistance Includes:
- Tuition/ Fees: University -BA $1,000, Community- AA $500
- Books/ Supplies are $300 per semester - Community College
- Books/ Supplies are $500 per semester - University
- Transportation Costs $100 for full time students, $50.00 for part time students (monthly upon request, if funding is available)
Adult Vocational Assistance
Offers financial assistance to eligible Tribal Members who are accepted and attending a vocational training program, this also includes any certificate program that may be available.
Assistance Includes:
- Tuition/ Fees ($500)
- Books/ Supplies ($300)
Adult Basic Education
Offers financial assistance to eligible Tribal Members who are seeking to obtain a GED or High School diploma. This program also includes assistance to Tribal Members who are looking to brush up on reading, writing and math skills.
Assistance Includes:
Employment Assistance
Offers financial assistance to eligible Tribal Members who are seeking to obtain and/or retain permanent full-time employment.
Up to $500 per Tribal Member (within a Two (2) year period)
Assistance Includes:
- Transportation Cost; this is for Gas or bus passes (not to exceed $150.00 per assistance)
- Subsistence - Assist with employment relocation (one time assistance)
- Supportive Services: Equipment/ Tools, Uniforms/Personal Appearance, Vehicle Maintenance, etc.
Tribal Youth K-12 Educational Assistance
Offers financial assistance in the amount of $500.00 per calendar year (Jan thru Dec) to all Tribal Members Kindergarten through 12th grade, who want to participate in activities related to extracurricular, recreational and educational programs.
Assistance Includes:
- Shop fees/supplies
- Yearbooks
- P.E. Clothing
- Summer Camp
- Music Lessons from Professional Teacher (no family members)
- Music Equipment Rental
- School and Recreational Related Sports Fees
- School and Recreational Related Sports Equipment and Uniforms
- Sports Camps and Competitions
- Educational Outings (school related)
- School Related Club Fees
- Driving School
- Tux/ Gown Rental for Prom
- Transportation (to and from school when regular school bus service is not available)
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Golfing
- Tutoring (no family members)
- Pageant Participation
THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE REPAYMENT GUIDELINES:
- School Supplies (up to $50.00) (paper, pencils, pens, calculators, etc.)
- School Clothes (up to $150.00) Jewelry, makeup, accessories and/or personal hygiene products are not allowable.
Graduating Seniors, juniors and 8th grade students can be funded for the following: (Included in the $500.00 allowance)
- Senior portraits (not to exceed $300.00)
- Graduation Cap, Gown and Invitations.
- High School exit exams and fees (Test Fee's (SAT & ACT's) - 11th & 12th graders.
- 8th grade Graduation: Cap, Gown, Invitations & Portraits (not to exceed $150.00)
The following ARE NOT FUNDED through the Extracurricular, Recreation and Education Activites Program.
- Sports Club Memberships
- Private School Costs (excludes school uniforms)
- School Pictures (except for graduation pictures)
Any questions regarding Education programs shall be referred to:
Donna Rodriguez, Program Manager at (530) 532-9214 Fax Number: (530) 871-6655
Education Committee
1.Donna Dominguez, Chair |
Elected 2/13/2016 |
Term Expires 2/16/2018 |
2. Alona Watson, Secretary |
Elected 8/13/2016 |
Term Expires 8/13/2018 |
3. Armida Rosalez, Member |
Elected 8/13/2016 |
Term Expires 8/13/2018 |
4. Robert Vaughan, Member |
Elected 8/13/2016 |
Term Expires 8/13/2018 |
5. Thomas Lozano, TC Appoint |
Appointed 6/23/2015 |
Term Expires 2/1/2019 |
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